Kedzie tweeted her disappointment over the news, which MMADiehards.com first reported. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) could not confirm if Kedzie will remain on the card with a new opponent.

“Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum” takes place at American Airlines Center in Dallas, and the night’s main card airs live on Showtime. Nunes vs. Kedzie was slated for the HDNet-televised preliminary card.

Nunes, a Brazilian who fought throughout the country, recently made his her U.S. and Strikeforce debut and posted a stunning 14-second knockout of Julia Budd at Strikeforce Challengers 13. Her six-fight win streak made her one of the organization’s top female prospects.

Kedzie, a Greg Jackson-trained fighter who turned pro in 2004, is one of women’s MMA’s most experienced fighters. The EliteXC and BodogFIGHT vet currently is riding a four-fight win streak (all via decisions), which included wins over notables Kaitlin Young and Sarah D’Alelio. Since a 2007 loss to Gina Carano, Kedzie has posted an 8-2 record.

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